Donald Trump addresses criticism over claims that he earned about $1 billion from cryptocurrency, saying his personal finances are managed by investment funds. In comments reported by Vanguard, Trump says he does not handle his own investments directly, stating that “we have funds that run my money” and that he does not talk to those funds. He frames the earnings as resulting from broader market conditions, arguing he is profiting because “the stock market is up.”
When asked about concerns that his position could allow him to enrich himself, Trump says the investments are held in blind trusts. He presents the trust arrangement as a safeguard designed to prevent any direct influence or self-dealing. The reports describe Trump’s explanation without providing independent verification of the amount or the specific investment trades. Overall, the story centers on his response to allegations and the rationale he gives for how any crypto gains are generated and managed.
